Courtesy of The Startland News With a July 11 application deadline nearing, LaunchKC past winners emphasized the popular, high-profile grants contest is about much more than chasing a payday. “There’s the community piece. There’s the exposure piece. But once you win — or even once you apply — you’re getting that support system behind you, the connections […]
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Leveraging an area aptitude for innovation in finance, nbkc bank is launching an accelerator program for early-stage financial technology startups from across the globe, Startland News reported on Wednesday. The Kansas City-based community bank has partnered with the LaunchKC grants competition to offer the Fountain City Fintech Accelerator, which will soon welcome applications for its inaugural class. […]
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The clock is ticking for entrepreneurs to apply for the 2018 LaunchKC grants competition and a possible share of $500,000 in non-dilutive grants. The fourth annual grant competition for tech startups began its call for applications on April 2 and is due to close the window at midnight on July 11 – just about four […]
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The Missouri Technology Corporation’s investment committee voted Tuesday to recommend $500,000 in funding to four startups, including H3 Enterprises and PlanIT Impact, winners of $50,000 grants in the 2017 LaunchKC grants competition. The MTC’s board of directors will make final decisions about the funding at the end of June, but Bill Anderson, executive director of […]
Tim O’Reilly, San Francisco, California, 2017. Techweek 2018 in Kansas City is shaping up to be one of the best yet. The fourth annual Techweek Kansas City conference – set for Oct. 8-12 – will return to a more traditional conference format with a heavy focus on sessions and speakers, a three-day Business Expo, opportunities […]
LaunchKC, the KCMO-based grants competition for tech entrepreneurs that wrapped up its third annual competition just a few weeks ago, has been awarded $250,000 by the Missouri Technology Corporation for 2018. The award marks the fourth year in a row that the MTC has funded the 4-year-old, Kansas City-based grants competition. “This serves as a […]
Global Entrepreneurship Week returns to Kansas City today, and promises an amazing week of learning, networking and sharing. GEW is an international celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups and bring ideas to life. Founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in 2008, GEW has since expanded to more than 160 countries. Here […]
LaunchKC awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech entrepreneurs on Friday evening at the historic Power and Light Building. Grants winners celebrate the moment with LaunchKC sponsors and steering committee members. LaunchKC judges awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech startup businesses Friday evening, following a months-long competition designed to attract and retain tech entrepreneurs […]
LaunchKC will take center stage on Friday at the Techweek Kansas City conference to stage the final round of competition among 20 tech entrepreneurs who are vying to take home nine cash grants worth $500,000. This LaunchKC competition is designed to attract the best and brightest entrepreneurs to come (or stay) in Kansas City and […]
The third annual Techweek Kansas City conference + festival returns to KC on today (Monday, Sept. 11), featuring a week of learning, networking and playing, along with the final round of competition in the annual LaunchKC $500,000 grants competition for tech entrepreneurs on Friday, Sept. 15. “Kansas City is one of the country’s most influential, up-and-coming tech […]
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Grant winners speak out about virtues of LaunchKC
/in General Information /by Mike HurdCourtesy of The Startland News With a July 11 application deadline nearing, LaunchKC past winners emphasized the popular, high-profile grants contest is about much more than chasing a payday. “There’s the community piece. There’s the exposure piece. But once you win — or even once you apply — you’re getting that support system behind you, the connections […]
nbkc bank to launch FinTech accelerator with LaunchKC support
/in General Information /by Mike HurdLeveraging an area aptitude for innovation in finance, nbkc bank is launching an accelerator program for early-stage financial technology startups from across the globe, Startland News reported on Wednesday. The Kansas City-based community bank has partnered with the LaunchKC grants competition to offer the Fountain City Fintech Accelerator, which will soon welcome applications for its inaugural class. […]
LaunchKC reaches out for the best, brightest applicants
/in General Information /by Mike HurdThe clock is ticking for entrepreneurs to apply for the 2018 LaunchKC grants competition and a possible share of $500,000 in non-dilutive grants. The fourth annual grant competition for tech startups began its call for applications on April 2 and is due to close the window at midnight on July 11 – just about four […]
MTC recommends $200K investments in LaunchKC companies
/in General Information /by Mike HurdThe Missouri Technology Corporation’s investment committee voted Tuesday to recommend $500,000 in funding to four startups, including H3 Enterprises and PlanIT Impact, winners of $50,000 grants in the 2017 LaunchKC grants competition. The MTC’s board of directors will make final decisions about the funding at the end of June, but Bill Anderson, executive director of […]
Techweek, LaunchKC prepare for robust 2018 KC conference
/in General Information /by Mike HurdTim O’Reilly, San Francisco, California, 2017. Techweek 2018 in Kansas City is shaping up to be one of the best yet. The fourth annual Techweek Kansas City conference – set for Oct. 8-12 – will return to a more traditional conference format with a heavy focus on sessions and speakers, a three-day Business Expo, opportunities […]
MTC awards $250K to LaunchKC competition for 2018
/in General Information /by Mike HurdLaunchKC, the KCMO-based grants competition for tech entrepreneurs that wrapped up its third annual competition just a few weeks ago, has been awarded $250,000 by the Missouri Technology Corporation for 2018. The award marks the fourth year in a row that the MTC has funded the 4-year-old, Kansas City-based grants competition. “This serves as a […]
Global Entrepreneurship Week to ignite KC startup community
/in General Information /by Mike HurdGlobal Entrepreneurship Week returns to Kansas City today, and promises an amazing week of learning, networking and sharing. GEW is an international celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups and bring ideas to life. Founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in 2008, GEW has since expanded to more than 160 countries. Here […]
LaunchKC selects winners of $500K in tech startup grants
/in General Information /by Mike HurdLaunchKC awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech entrepreneurs on Friday evening at the historic Power and Light Building. Grants winners celebrate the moment with LaunchKC sponsors and steering committee members. LaunchKC judges awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech startup businesses Friday evening, following a months-long competition designed to attract and retain tech entrepreneurs […]
It’s showtime for 20 tech entrepreneurs at LaunchKC
/in General Information /by Mike HurdLaunchKC will take center stage on Friday at the Techweek Kansas City conference to stage the final round of competition among 20 tech entrepreneurs who are vying to take home nine cash grants worth $500,000. This LaunchKC competition is designed to attract the best and brightest entrepreneurs to come (or stay) in Kansas City and […]
Techweek takes center stage in local tech scene this week
/in General Information /by Mike HurdThe third annual Techweek Kansas City conference + festival returns to KC on today (Monday, Sept. 11), featuring a week of learning, networking and playing, along with the final round of competition in the annual LaunchKC $500,000 grants competition for tech entrepreneurs on Friday, Sept. 15. “Kansas City is one of the country’s most influential, up-and-coming tech […]